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Pet Wants vs Petland — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| Pet Wants | Petland | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | C | C |
| Investment from | $148,150 | $315,500 |
| Total fees | 9% | 9.5% |
| Outlets | 158 | 86 |
| Lawsuits | 3 | 8 |
Pet Wants: what their numbers say
Gross revenues only; 51 stores reported 2025 data. Average $546,633; range $81,971–$1.76M. Only 24% achieved average. No expense/profit data.
Petland: what their numbers say
Gross revenue ranges for 65 franchised stores (2025): $625K-$7.8M. Average $2.88M; median $2.82M. 49.2% achieved average or above. No expense/profit data disclosed.
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